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Strengthening Familiesand Resolving CrisesYour generous donations enabled…3,3004,30026,00020,3005,0002,200families to receive the support they needed to stay togetherindividuals to receive emergency financial assistanceindividuals to receive critically needed social servicesindividuals to receive needed counselingindividuals to receive job training and placementwomen to receive essential support during unplanned pregnancies“We personally experienced havinga loved one go through illness andwe understand the emotional andfinancial stress it causes. We helpbecause we are inspired bythe support we received.”—Michelle Javian and Yuki Yuki Kotani,Donors and Co-Founders ofHarboring Hearts Foundation18 Annual Report 2008
Leslie, a single mother, had to give up her jobto care full-time for her medically fragilefour-year-old twins, Johan and Tariq. CatholicCharities helped bolster the family as eachboy underwent heart transplants.“I believe this is a happily-ever-afterstory. I want families to knownot to give up these gifts.”—LeslieFamilies confronted and confused by crises know they can turn toCatholic Charities for help. A working mom searching for affordable day care;a laid-off father trying to re-enter the job market; a young woman coping withan unplanned pregnancy can face a maze of emotions and difficulty accessinghelp. Catholic Charities and affiliated agencies programs are designed withflexibility to quickly respond to their needs. At Casita Maria, the first charitableorganization to serve the Hispanic Community in New York City, individuals andfamilies in crisis receive a variety of services and can participate in its Bronxafter-school program and its community support program for homeboundseniors in East Harlem.www.catholiccharitiesny.org 19
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Page 5 and 6: A Message from the Chairman of the
Page 7 and 8: When an emergency strikes a family,
Page 9 and 10: Catholic Charities Big Sisters and
Page 11 and 12: Cardinal Egan joined benefactors An
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Page 15: Mr. and Mrs. James B. Lee, Jr.Lesli
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Page 31 and 32: Services Touching Almost EveryHuman
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